Esperanza Rising Chapter 3

Why is Abuelita staying in Mexico?

• She is too old to travel

• Her sister needs her help

• She hurt her ankle, and cannot travel

• Tio Luis won't let her leave

What animal did Esperanza's dream talk about?

• cat

• phoenix

• bear

• dog

Who saved Abuelita from the fire?

• Miguel

• Esperanza

• Hortensia

• Mama

What did Esperanza save from the fire?

• a doll

• Papa's picture

• Abuelita's crocheting materials

• her favorite dress

At the start of Chapter 3, what does Esperanza dream about?

• Her Papa singing, "Happy Birthday" to her

• Bandits hurting her and Papa

• Growing papayas

• Her Abuelita teaching her how to knit/crochet

What does Tio Luis ask Mama to do?

• Take Esperanza on a vacation to cheer her up

• Be his wife

• Throw Esperanza a birthday party

• Cook him a fancy dinner

What is Miguel planning to do?

• Marry Esperanza

• Get revenge on the bandits who killed Esperanza's father

• Become a landowner

• Leave to the United States for work

What was Tio Luis wearing that made Esperanza cry?

• Papa's boots

• Papa's belt buckle

• Papa's cowboy hat

• Papa's jacket

Why does the lawyer tell Esperanza's mom (Ramona) to be careful with Tio Luis?

• Because he is sick

• Because he will take Esperanza away

• Because he will hurt Abuelita

• Because he is a devious, dangerous man

What happened to Esperanza's house?

• The house was decorated for the funeral

• The house was destroyed in an earthquake

• The house was burned down

• The house was destroyed in a tornado